Symptoms

Symptoms

Is your tummy trying to tell you something?

If you’re having problems with your stomach, digestion or going to the toilet, we can help find out what’s wrong with our Common Gut Symptoms Guide.

If you’re suffering from any common gut symptoms your doctor or consultant can refer you for our gastrointestinal tests, and some tests can even be sent out to you. Our service is trusted, fast and accurate – and that’s a big relief, because getting some answers is the first step to unlocking a solution.

To help you identify some of those common gut symptoms we’ve put together a ‘Gut Symptom Guide’ below. If you suffer from any of the below you can read more to see if you need to talk to your doctor or consultant.

Gut symptoms overview

Heartburn

Heartburn

  • Burning mid-chest
  • Worse when bending or lying down
More about heartburn
Constipation

Constipation

  • Stomach ache or intestinal cramps
  • Bloating, nausea or appetite loss
  • Difficulty going to the toilet
  • Unusual stools
More about constipation
Regurgitation

Regurgitation

  • Bringing food or drink back up
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Feeling that food or drink is stuck in your throat
  • Horrible taste in your mouth
More about regurgitation
Dysphagia

Dysphagia

  • Bringing food or drink back up
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Feeling that food or drink is stuck in your throat
  • Horrible taste in your mouth
More about dysphagia
Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea

  • Loose or explosive stools
  • Can’t get to a toilet in time
More about diarrhoea
Abdominal pain

Abdominal pain

  • Cramps; sharp or dull pain
  • Bloating
  • Excessive belching
  • Nausea or vomiting
More about abdominal pain
Bloating

Bloating

  • Feeling uncomfortably full and tight
  • Excess belching/breaking wind
  • Abdominal pain or gurgling
More about bloating
Faecal incontinence

Faecal incontinence

  • Stools leak unexpectedly
  • Can’t get to a toilet in time
More about faecal incontinence